Press Releases
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $6 Million to Improve Transportation and Health Technology, Safety in Maryland
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $6,652,757 in federal funding for Maryland state agencies to make improvements in transportation, health technology and road safety. “We passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the way we build our transportation systems and explore opportunities to integrate new, life-saving … Continue Reading
March 18, 2024
Amid Escalating Violence in Haiti, Van Hollen Joins Markey, Pressley, Haiti Caucus and Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Extend TPS and Halt Deportations
WASHINGTON - Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), and 18 Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security Secretary and Department of State to immediately redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, which would authorize Haitian nationals in the United States to remain in the country until conditions improve in … Continue Reading
March 15, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Visit Seafood Processing Business, Highlight Efforts to Accelerate Blue Catfish Processing
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin visited Tilghman Island Seafood in Talbot County - the only USDA-certified blue catfish processing facility on Maryland’s Eastern Shore - to highlight federal resources that they fought to pass in the recently enacted fiscal year 2024 agriculture appropriations bill to support catfish processing and protect other species in the Bay. The Senators were joined by Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources Joshua Kurtz, Maryland … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $30 Million in Direct Investments for Eastern Shore in Senate-Passed FY24 Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $32,537,200 in direct federal funding for local projects across the Eastern Shore within the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate Friday. These funds, included at the Senators’ request, support projects encompassing a wide array of local and regional priorities for Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne’s, … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $23 Million in Direct Investments for Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland in Senate-Passed FY24 Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $23,027,031 in direct federal funding for local projects across Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland in the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate late last week. These funds, included at the Senators’ request, support projects encompassing a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $30 Million in Direct Investments for Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties in Senate-Passed FY24 Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $31,781,589 in direct federal funding for local projects in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties within the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate Friday. These funds, included at the Senators’ request, support projects encompassing a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to infrastructure … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Nearly $20 Million in Direct Investments for Western Maryland in Senate-Passed FY24 Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $19,607,279 in direct federal funding for local projects across Western Maryland within the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate Friday. These funds, included at the Senators’ request, support projects encompassing a wide array of local and regional priorities in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties, ranging from … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $56 Million in Direct Investments for Greater Baltimore Region in Senate-Passed FY24 Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $56,292,302 in direct federal funding for local projects across Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Howard and Carroll County within the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate late last week. These funds, included at the senators’ request, support projects encompassing a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin, Mfume Announce $6 Million for Planning to Reconnect West Baltimore Communities to Druid Hill Park
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) announced $6,000,000 for Baltimore City’s Restoring Connections to Druid Hill Park Project. This federal funding will support redesign planning for Druid Park Lake Drive in order to reconnect West Baltimore communities cut off from Druid Hill Park following the widening of the roadway over 60 years ago. The planning process will also evaluate safety and accessibility enhancements to … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
Bipartisan Maryland Congressional Delegation Talks About the Future of Maryland Health Care with State Health Secretary
WASHINGTON - Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D. and Glenn Ivey met in the U.S. Capitol Tuesday with Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. The primary topic of the hourlong discussion was the future of the Maryland Model. A new, voluntary model by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation called the States … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Van Hollen, Sanders, Merkley, and Five Colleagues Urge President Biden to Enforce U.S. Law with Netanyahu Government
WASHINGTON - Amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and five Democratic colleagues in the Senate on Monday sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to enforce federal law by requiring Netanyahu’s government to stop restricting humanitarian aid access to Gaza or forfeit U.S. military aid to Israel.In the letter, the senators made clear that Netanyahu’s interference in U.S. humanitarian … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in sending a letter to the Biden administration regarding the mounting humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. As the country confronts an ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by armed conflict and climate chaos, the senators urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $13 Million for Wildlife Restoration, Outdoor Recreation Statewide
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $13,035,809 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to support wildlife conservation, sportfish restoration and outdoor recreation in Maryland. “Supporting outdoor recreation and boosting our economy doesn’t have to come at the expense of our environment. … Continue Reading
March 08, 2024
Van Hollen Leads a Dozen Colleagues in Request for Briefing on Implementation of National Security Memorandum 20
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led a dozen of his Senate colleagues in a letter to the Administration requesting a briefing on the implementation of National Security Memorandum 20, the recently released policy memorandum based on the Senators’ amendment to the National Security Act. NSM-20 for the first time requires recipients of U.S. assistance to provide written assurances that they will use assistance in compliance with international law and facilitate and not restrict the … Continue Reading
March 08, 2024
Van Hollen Statement on Passage of Funding Bills
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage and his support of the first package of Fiscal Year 2024 funding bills: “The investments we make in our nation show where our priorities lie. This bipartisan package includes crucial funding to support working families, strengthen our economy, and improve our communities. With over $200 million in direct funding for local Maryland projects alone, I was proud to fight for … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Van Hollen Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Over the past three years, we’ve worked with President Biden to get big things done for the American people - passing landmark legislation to tackle prescription drug costs, modernize our infrastructure, invest in U.S. manufacturing, address climate change and more. These historic laws - and the President’s decisive action in the wake of the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Van Hollen, Cardin, Ruppersberger Statement on Changed Maryland Air National Guard Mission
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-Md.) today released the following joint statement on the U.S. Air Force decision to expand the cyber mission of the Maryland Air National Guard. “The expansion of Maryland Air National Guard’s cyber mission is an important investment in and recognition of the critical work that our National Guardsmen and women are doing to support our national security. Maryland is the home of our nation’s premier cyber … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Van Hollen Statement on Starvation in Gaza, Incident in Gaza City Today
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding starvation in Gaza and the incident in Gaza City today: “People are starving in Gaza. And civilians are dying every day - including in the horrific incident in Gaza City today. This has gone on for far too long without sufficient action. There is no excuse for this situation. President Biden must demand accountability and immediately take decisive action to ensure that large-scale deliveries of humanitarian aid … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Van Hollen, Luján Reintroduce Campaign Finance Reform Bills to Strengthen FEC, Revitalize Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns
Van Hollen, Luján Reintroduce Campaign Finance Reform Bills to Strengthen FEC, Revitalize Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) reintroduced two campaign finance reform bills to bring dramatic and necessary change to our nation’s campaign finance system, which currently enables wealthy private interests to hold outsized influence over the American political process. The Senators’ Empowering Mass … Continue Reading
February 23, 2024
Van Hollen, Schatz, Colleagues Press Administration on Concerns with New Arms Sales to Netanyahu Government, Request Assurances Prior to Proceeding
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) as well as Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern around any additional transfer of U.S. weapons, including bombs, to the Netanyahu government in light of the current humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the developing crisis in Rafah. The Senators go on to press the President for specific commitments from the Netanyahu government prior to any … Continue Reading